Should I start Lew Nichols III in Week 1?
RB · PIT
Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 13 at 6:11 AM EDT
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SitConsensus RB124 · range #120–#127
Consensus RB124 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | RB rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | RB124 | 120 | 127 | ±3.5 | — | — |
| Half PPR | RB137 | 130 | 147 | ±7.1 | — | — |
| Standard | RB126 | 122 | 129 | ±3.5 | — | — |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros
Latest news
- Lew Nichols III signs with Steelers practice squad
The Steelers signed RB Lew Nichols to the practice squad.
Ari Koslow · FantasyPros · Sep 1, 3:36 PM EDT
What the analysts are saying
“Nichols will add depth in the backfield for Pittsburgh heading into the season.”
Ranked around him this week
The RBs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #139Khalil HerbertSit
- #140Travis HomerSit
- #141Craig ReynoldsSit
- #124Lew Nichols IIISit
- #143Dare OgunbowaleSit
- #144Gary BrightwellSit
- #145Hassan HaskinsSit
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Lew Nichols III in Week 1?
- Sit. Consensus RB124 — outside the flex range in a 12-team league. The expert range runs from #120 to #127.
- Where is Lew Nichols III ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Lew Nichols III at RB124 for Week 1. The expert range runs from #120 to #127.